Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V227000 Reported May 13, 2004

Mercedes-benz/blower motor fuse holder

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Electrical System · 54,454 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V227000
Manufacturer Campaign
2004 070010
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
54,454
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 13, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, during the production process of the blower motor fuse holder, the size of the electric conductor of the holder may be below appropriate tolerances.

Safety Consequence

Consequently, the electric conductor of the blower motor fuse holder may dissipate more heat than the plastic fuse holder was designed to withstand, which could result in overheating of the holder and disabling of the blower motor and the ability to defrost or defog the windshiled in cold or hot and humid weather conditions. depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. the recall began during october 2004. owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 04V227000 or campaign 2004 070010.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V227000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V227000?

NHTSA recall 04V227000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on May 13, 2004. It addresses: Mercedes-benz/blower motor fuse holder. The recall affects approximately 54,454 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V227000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2004 070010. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.